[Idiom] Ace Ventura quote

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Hello guys,
Yesterday I watched Ace Ventura When Nature calls.In my opinion it's one of the greatest comedies ever made.However there's one joke I didn't catch :
Attendant: Peanuts?Ace Ventura: [looks down] Yes, I have one right here. It's bulky, but I consider it carry-on.Attendant: [holding bag of peanuts] Peanuts.Ace Ventura: Oh, I see.So can you guys explain me what's the meaning of it, "it's bulky,but I consider it carry-on"?Thanks in advance:)
 

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Uhm, I believe Ace is referring to his penis...
 

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Yes he is,but what exactly means "but i consider it carry-on"?
 

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Hello guys,
Yesterday I watched Ace Ventura When Nature calls.In my opinion it's one of the greatest comedies ever made.However there's one joke I didn't catch :
Attendant: Peanuts?Ace Ventura: [looks down] Yes, I have one right here. It's bulky, but I consider it carry-on.Attendant: [holding bag of peanuts] Peanuts.Ace Ventura: Oh, I see.So can you guys explain me what's the meaning of it, "it's bulky,but I consider it carry-on"?Thanks in advance:)

Peanuts and penis are almost homophones. "Yes, I have one right here." He must have earned a privileged place in the stewardess's heart with this response, as was manifest in her face. :-D
Obviously, Ventura was wandering from the subject. :)
"It is bulky (large, occupies big space), but I consider it carry-on". :up:
Although it is big, it is not bigger than the maximum size that you are allowed take on board with you in a plane.
 

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YouTube - Ace Ventura
- "Mr. Ventura, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of nature. You should try it some time."
- "Alrighty then!"

Brutal! :-D
 
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